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Microsoft has released a new internet browser which allows people to surf the web without leaving a trace of the sites they have visited.Computer mouseFeature hides history of web pagesThe 'InPrivate' feature, which has been nicknamed 'porn mode', hides the browsing history from other people who use the same computer.It is part of the global software giant's second version of Internet Explorer 8, Beta 2, which offers new features to the world's most widely used web browser.The new feature is thought to be a blow to internet rival Google which relies heavily on users' browsing histories to deliver targeted advertising.Microsoft Corp say the new explorer enables users to browse the web in more secure, easier and faster ways.John Curran, director Windows Client Group, Microsoft UK said: "Internet Explorer 8 helps every user spend less time searching and browsing, and takes them more directly to the information they need."With this version of Internet Explorer we are making sure people get to the online places they want to be faster and more easily."Internet Explorer 8 Beta 2 has new features such as a 'smart' address bar - which remembers and redirects users to website addresses they have visited before.'InPrivate Browsing' ensures browsing history, temporary internet files and cookies are not retained on a users' PC by the browser.Since the launch of Mozilla's Firefox four years ago, Microsoft has seen its market share decline.Microsoft has been keen to re-capture more of the market Internet Explorer once totally dominated.Mr Curran added: "Internet Explorer 8 is about providing users with more features that are more secure, rather than making Internet use all about security."
